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Life, the Islanders, and everything in between. @ConIsles and @EthanGSN break down the team you hate to love. Featuring weekly guests, segments, and all the randomness the internet provides.

Obstructed Views


    • Dec 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 65 EPISODES

    4.9 from 88 ratings Listeners of Obstructed Views that love the show mention: best isles podcast, lgi, isles fans, islanders, would've, conceived, shouts, kendrick, ethan, rails, shall, connor, hockey, nation, dedicated, dead, 5 star, john, boys, rather.



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    Episode 64: Tank or Nah?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 32:58


    THE BOYS ARE BACK! On this episode the boys discuss the team's lackluster performance pre and post covid, the Islanders stealing the LouCoin idea, possible trade partners, #DoWrong4Wright, Tik Tok, and much more! Like, subscribe, and follow the pod @OV_Pod on Twitter!

    Episode 63: NHL Outsiders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 33:39


    On this episode the boys break down the expansion draft, the regular draft, Jordan Eberle no longer being an Islander, free agency, silent Lou, and the so called "insiders". Like, subscribe, and follow the pod @OV_Pod on Twitter! 

    Episode 62: Pain.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 39:43


    On this episode of the pod the boys break down the crushing defeat to Tampa, depression, their feelings, the expansion draft, free agency, & much much more! Like, subscribe, and follow the pod @OV_Pod on Twitter! We love you guys LGI!

    Episode 61: In The Woods ft. ConIsles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 43:00


    On this episode the boys welcome back the godfather of the OVPod, ConIsles. The boys discuss sending the Bruins packing, the impending Tampa Bay series, the simulation 2.0, capybaras, and much much more! Like, subscribe, and follow the pod @OV_Pod on Twitter!

    Episode 60: New York Saints

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 27:40


    On this episode the boys discuss having a 3-2 lead against the Bruins, Bruce Cassidy meltdown, Anders Lee breadcrumbs, the simulation we live in, Isles tailgates, and much more! Like, subscribe, and follow the pod @OV_Pod on Twitter!

    Episode 59: Sushi Tailgates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 34:35


    On this episode the boys discuss the series against the Bruins so far, Toronto choking, Nick Leddy, Ethan bringing sushi to a "not tailgate", LouCoin, and much more! Make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts, & Spotify!

    Episode 58: Clubbed Penguins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 37:22


    On this episode the boys discuss the series win against the Pens, Offside Tavern kicking their collective asses, the Bruins, and Ilya Sorokin being GOD before going completely Off The Rails.

    Episode 57: Obstructed Booze ft. Nick Costa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 23:24


    On this very special episode of Obstructed Views the boys welcome the Godfather of Offside Tavern, Nick Costa. The boys reminisce about the good ol' days, rigorously grill Nick about Brendan Burke's cryptic Offside Tavern shoutout, & discuss the future of the beloved bar. Remember to like, subscribe, review, & follow the podcast on twitter @OV_Pod!

    Episode 56: Varlami Boyz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 21:10


    Episode 55: Wishy-Washy ft. Greg Wyshynski

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 32:19


    Episode 54: Battle Level Concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 35:39


    Episode 53: Hall Monitors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 32:23


    Episode 52: #ApologizeToNickLeddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 46:29


    Episode 51: SoroKING

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 29:07


    Episode 50: Wally World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 37:53


    Episode 49: Fundamental & Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 26:23


    Episode 48: Scapegoats?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 31:14


    Episode 47: I'm NOT Tony DeAngelo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 30:58


    Episode 46: Pat Brisson's Client

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 30:23


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is BACK and things are worse than ever. The boys discuss Pat Brisson's Client leaving for Toronto and the other highly questionable moves Lou Lamoriello made in free agency. Exclusive audio on how Pat Brisson's client broke the news to Lou Lamoriello. Like, subscribe, review: @OV_Pod

    Episode 45: Sweet Lou Lamoriello

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 29:59


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is BACK for the first time since the Lou hiring, Garth firing, and everything this offseason has brought thus far. Where do we stand on JT as the decision finally approaches? How is Lou doing so far? Which Stanley Cup winning coach did Connor forget was hired by the team? Does Ethan know how to pronounce household GM names? Like, subscribe, review to find out @OV_Pod

    Episode 44: It's Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 29:23


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back! On this week's episode the boys give their final thoughts on the year, revisit their pre-season  feelings about the Tavares situation, where they stand now, plus a breakdown of the team's 2[two] end of the year press releases. Make sure to like, subscribe, review and follow the podcast @OV_Pod

    Episode 43: RIP Our Hopes And Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2018 24:04


    The [Your Favorite Player's Name Here] of podcasts is back! This week the guys discuss Kevin Connolly's absurd twitter rant defending Garth Snow, why it's been so damn hard to keep tabs on the team this season, and which reporters love to not report. Like, subscribe, review, and follow the podcast @OV_Pod!

    Episode 42: Deadline Day Sadness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2018 23:04


    The Josh Ho-Sang[/Mat Barzal] of podcasts is back! On this weeks episode the guys break down the lackluster deadline day moves, Josh Bailey's shiny new contract, and just why Mat Barzal might be plotting JT's exit. Make sure to like, subscribe, review, and follow the podcast at @OV_Pod!

    Episode 41: Billboard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2018 32:12


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back! The guys discuss the Barzal benching, Doug Weight's comments, Islanders vs Rangers, and of course the infamous billboard. Good times! Like, subscribe, review, and follow us @OV_Pod on Twitter!

    Episode 40: Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 32:20


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back! What we value more; keeping JT or getting rid of Garth, do you rebuild the rebuild?, and breaking down exactly what the new Eli/Odell commercial means for the Giants long-term. Plus our live reactions as the Isles blow a 3rd period lead. Good times! Like, subscribe, review, and follow us @OV_Pod

    Episode 39: The Ho-Sang Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 45:44


    The boys are back! This week Connor, Ethan, and Chris discuss the Islanders playing games at the new Nassau Coliseum, whether or not Mat Barzal is really this good, the only Islanders bar worth going to, and the teams handling of Josh Ho-Sang. The fellas also answer a few twitter questions. Like, subscribe, and follow the podcast on twitter @OV_Pod!

    Episode 38: Rock Bottom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 35:05


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcast is back! New year, same team. Has the team hit rock bottom?  Is the season salvageable? Could Chimera overcome the odds and murder the his teammates for sport? The #1 Isles podcast is back for the new year and answering only the hard-hitting questions. Like, subscribe, and follow the podcast on twitter @OV_Pod!

    Episode 37: Movin' Out ft. Brian Compton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2017 38:30


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back! Brian Compton joins the guys to discuss the arena news, why JT will re-sign, and how he singlehandedly got Anders Lee going. Which G-Leauge Basketball team is at war with the podcast, why Ethan is 70% to blame for the Islanders slump, and are the guys bankrolling Pedro's extravagant lifestyle? Like, subscribe, review, and follow us on twitter @OV_Pod.

    Episode 36: Cat Barzal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2017 21:46


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back! This week the #1 Isles podcasts break breaking news that wasn't really broken about the Belmont arena, ESPN's content is weak but their photoshop skills are on point, and why you wouldn't not vote for John Tavares. Get in bitches, we're getting Josh Bailey into the All-Star Game. Like, subscribe, review, and follow us on twitter @OV_Pod

    Episode 35: They Are Fun And Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2017 28:02


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back! On this week's episode the guys get into the Oliver Ekman-Larsson trade rumors, why this is the most likeable Islanders roster we've ever seen and give their opinion on who the team's MVP is thus far. We go off the rails from our Off The Rails segment, while Ethan gets into how his family went about... naming.. their cats? Like, subscribe, review, and follow us on twitter @OV_Pod

    Episode 34: Assists Are A Spectrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2017 37:03


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts are back! The guys get into which players are deserved of secondary assists. Connor breaks down why Matty B should be the Calder favorite, while Ethan comes clean in a big way. Like, Subscribe, Review and follow us on Twitter @OV_Pod

    Episode 33: Sassy Doug Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2017 39:18


    On this episode of Obstructed Views the guys discuss Jordan Eberle's future, Doug Weight's words, Kieffer Bellows, and Garth being the chief idiot. This week's off the rails: IslesTwitter

    Episode 32: Mat- B Dishes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2017 32:56


    On this episode of Obstructed Views, the guys discuss the Islanders offense, Mat Barzal being unreal, Josh Bailey is good question mark, how shit the goalies have been, and Matt Duchene being traded right in Ethan's stupid goddamn face. This week's off the rails: US Mens Soccer

    Episode 31: Will Smith, Islanders Alumnus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 42:48


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back! Ethan & Connor break down Dougie's lineup decisions, Mathew Beau-Sang, Josh Bailey's goal, Pulock's debut, Ethan's Tavares hot take, and why the Jon Ledecky train video was the fakest thing of all time. Off the rails! Who is the best: J. Cole, Kendrick, or Drake? Unsubscribe, resubscribe, leave a 5 star rating and review. Twitter: @OV_pod

    Episode 30: Keeping Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2017 39:28


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back! Ethan & Connor breakdown the Islanders' start to the season, who's been reliable, who's underperforming, and why you shouldn't take pictures of strangers in public bathrooms. Chris reinstates the follow embargo and the guys get into Ryan Strome's time as an Oiler. Follow the pod on twitter @OV_Pod and like, subscribe, review us on iTunes.

    Episode 29: Back Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017 41:49


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back! Season two of the Obstructed Views podcast kicks off with some Barzal praise, why Connor's faith in JT is slowly being restored, and which Islander Ethan would name his first child after. Like, subscribe, review, and follow the podcast on twitter @OV_Pod

    Episode 28: Aholiday feat. Chief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 54:23


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back. Chief joins the boys from Chicago to play JHS or a Philosopher, talk the ups and downs of being a Hawks fan, and give his take on the JT contract situation. Chris calls in from Denver while Ethan explains just how to handle Mat Barzal this year. Subscribe for Joe Sakic roasting each week.

    Episode 27.5: For The Lads feat. Cal de Haan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 25:15


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back with special guest Calvin de Haan. The lads get into life in Carp, Ontario, what Dougie is like in person, just how to describe JHS, and CDH picks his stance on sushi. Subscribe for new podcasts every week.

    Episode 27: Everybody Lost Somebody

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2017 39:15


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back to talk the past week in Isles news. From which NHL draft has secretly been Ethan this whole time to why Connor might need to move into the woods. The guys break down the Eberle & Hamonic trades, why JT holding off on an extension might be a positive, and just why Sakic won't budge. Subscribe for new episodes each week!

    Episode 26: Expansion Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2017 31:55


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back to breakdown #RevisionGate and the madness that was Monday night. Did Garth manage to trade a figure of our imagination? Was Ethan finally able to pronounce 'Duchene' correctly? What will happen come Wednesday night's expansion draft? Smash that subscribe button for new episodes each week!

    Episode 25: We're Baaaackkk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017 40:32


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is BACK to discuss the upcoming drafts, potential trade targets, and just how important this offseason really is. Ethan explains why he'd rather lose JT over Odell while Connor questions if JHS is turning his twitter account into a parody account. Smash that subscribe button for new episodes each week.

    Episode 24: The Impossible Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2017 48:51


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is BACK to recap the season, give you their favorite and least-favorite moments, what Dougie's promotion means for JT's future and the first annual Structees. Smash that subscribe button,, folks.

    Episode 23: Unbelievers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2017 24:04


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back to talk the Isles chances of pulling off the impossible, whether Garth will make it to July 1st, and why JTs injury isn't a big deal. Ethan gets into how the guys are JHS hipsters while Connor has finally come around on Garth Snow as a GM.

    Episode 22: Where's Ryan at?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2017 22:54


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back to talk everything from the Isles getting snubbed from the Winter Classic at Citi Field, to whether Wednesday's Isles-Rangers game will hurt or help the playoff push, and where's Ryan? Huh, String, where's Ryan at?? Subscribe for new episodes each week.

    Episode 21: Is Berube Dating A Kardashian?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2017 30:55


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back to discuss whether or not they [intentionally] founded a cult, just how much Berube stinks, and whether or not Josh Bailey is #actually #good. Ethan goes off the rails and delves into the Kardashian effect while Connor finds relief in JHS' arrival. Smash that subscribe button for new episodes each week!

    Episode 66: The Kid Can Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2017 34:42


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back to talk JHS' first few games at the NHL level, gripes with the shootout, and old men complaining about jersey numbers. Connor gives an update on his on-going feud with the spider living in his apartment while Ethan is ready to call Tebow up to the show. Smash that gd mfing subscribe button for new episodes each week!

    Episode 19: Dudline Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2017 37:03


    From #PlaneWatch to Ho-Sang's promotion, the Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back to recap the madness leading up to the trade deadline. The guys predict where JHS will fit into the lineup and explain why now is the time to stop worrying about the future. Smash that subscribe button!

    Episode 18: #AllForPedro

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2017 36:45


    The Islanders are back and so is the Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts. This week the guys get into the Cizikas injury, the legend in the making that is Pedro, and their takes on dessert. Connor is ready to accept Josh Bailey just might be good at hockey, Chris would trade just about anyone for Duchene, and Ethan doesn't know how to pronounce Jordan Eberle's name. Smash that subscribe button for new episodes each week!

    Episode 17: The Valentines Day Massacre

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2017 40:30


    The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts is back, but the Isles aren't [yet]. Ethan and Connor tell you just what they have to do to be 100% back before falling down a rabbit hole of forgettable Islanders. Other topics include Anders Lee's current hot streak, Isles Valentines, and viewer questions. Smash that subscribe button for new episodes each week!

    Episode 16: The Noodle Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017 40:24


    Connor slanders the LIRR while Ethan Slanders Tavares. The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts tells you why the Islanders won't reach out to Claude Julien, how Hartford is #FakeNews, and which Isllegend finessed his way to the top. Like the podcast, share the podcast, review the podcast (5 stars of course).

    Episode 15: We Found Grabovski ft. Mikhail Grabovski

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2017 46:18


    The Islanders and Barclays Center are beefing, Ethan has something to get off his chest, while Mikhail Grabovski calls in. The Josh Ho-Sang of podcasts breaks down the Stat of the Week and lays down a few breadcrumbs for it's viewers. Subscribe for new episodes each week!

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